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Amazon to Start Blocking Illegal Streaming Through 'Dodgy' Apps From Today
- This month, Amazon will block apps suspected of providing illegal streaming on Amazon Fire TV Sticks, rolling out the update in Europe first with the United Kingdom to follow.
- A surge in corrupted `dodgy` Fire TV sticks and millions of homes using unofficial apps pushed Amazon to act, driven by the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment .
- The update swaps in Vega OS, Amazon's new Linux-based operating system for Fire TV, which blocks older Android apps, stops sideloading, and initially restricts VPN apps like NordVPN this month.
- Affected users will soon receive notifications when apps identified as providing unauthorized content are blocked, making it harder for households using unofficial apps to watch premium sports and new films without subscriptions.
- While the update targets piracy, observers note it won't address rising subscription fees and the cost‑of‑living squeeze, while authorities warn of legal risks and malware from corrupted devices.
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